Russia Claps Back at U.S After Trump Tariffs: ‘Unable to accept erosion of its dominance’

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced sharp tariffs on Indian goods, accusing New Delhi of profiting from discounted Russian oil amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict

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Washington imposed a 25% tariff on Indian imports, citing national security concerns and punishing India for its continued energy relationship with Moscow

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India rejected Trump’s accusations, calling them unfair and politically motivated. Officials defended Russian oil imports as legitimate economic decisions based on market needs

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India pointed out that the U.S. and EU also import resources from Russia, accusing them of hypocrisy while pressuring India to halt energy purchases

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Russia condemned the U.S. tariffs, branding them as neocolonial tools designed to control sovereign nations and suppress emerging powers like India

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In her statement, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, "Sanctions and restrictions have unfortunately become a defining feature of the current historical period"

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"Unable to accept the erosion of its dominance in an emerging multipolar international order, Washington continues to pursue a neocolonial agenda," she continued

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Russia praised India’s resistance to American pressure, stressing the importance of Global South solidarity and deeper ties through platforms like BRICS

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